My name is Burt Masnick and I have reason to believe that I may be related (distantly) to author Philip Roth (Portnoy's Complaint, Goodbye Columbus, etc). A first cousin remembered distinctly that

My name is Burt Masnick and I have reason to believe that I may be related (distantly) to author Philip Roth (Portnoy's Complaint, Goodbye Columbus, etc). A first cousin remembered distinctly that

MBernet@... writes: There was a thread in this newsgroup some time ago regarding the kinnui of the name Siskind, which I would guess is of the same origin as the ones that you mention. It is

MBernet@... writes: There was a thread in this newsgroup some time ago regarding the kinnui of the name Siskind, which I would guess is of the same origin as the ones that you mention. It is

MBernet@... writes: Jewish naming traditions and etymology? " A book that I've found very helpful (I've heard negative comments about how scholarly it is, but whenever I've bad the opportunity

MBernet@... writes: Jewish naming traditions and etymology? " A book that I've found very helpful (I've heard negative comments about how scholarly it is, but whenever I've bad the opportunity

We need an attorney, or other legal help to reclaim a property in the Czech Republic. Any help or advise will be appreciated. Moshe Susser MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately.

We need an attorney, or other legal help to reclaim a property in the Czech Republic. Any help or advise will be appreciated. Moshe Susser MODERATOR NOTE: Please respond privately.

This is to invite you, your relatives and friends to join a Genealogy Beginners Course specifically designed by the JGSGB for the Spiro Institute at the Old House, Kidderpore Gardens, Hampstead,

This is to invite you, your relatives and friends to join a Genealogy Beginners Course specifically designed by the JGSGB for the Spiro Institute at the Old House, Kidderpore Gardens, Hampstead,

A Hungarian hold is equal to 1.42 acres (0.57 hectares). Obviously, 120 hold was quite enough to enable somebody to be a prosperous full-time farmer. There were poor peasant families who subsisted

A Hungarian hold is equal to 1.42 acres (0.57 hectares). Obviously, 120 hold was quite enough to enable somebody to be a prosperous full-time farmer. There were poor peasant families who subsisted

A possible source of information has come to my attention. In the late 19th century and early 20th century (pre-1933) there were a series of spa towns in Italy frequented by Russian/Belarussian

A possible source of information has come to my attention. In the late 19th century and early 20th century (pre-1933) there were a series of spa towns in Italy frequented by Russian/Belarussian

Most probably "Kadish Money" This is a grant paid to someone to say kadish onc a year at the "yarzeit" date of death or burial of the deceased. It is usually done if the deceased has no sons or if he

Most probably "Kadish Money" This is a grant paid to someone to say kadish onc a year at the "yarzeit" date of death or burial of the deceased. It is usually done if the deceased has no sons or if he

Does anyone know how, when and where the family of Rabbi Avraham Moshe Schreiber/Sofer (the Hatam Sofer) produced a family of descendants named Taub(e)? Israel Pickholtz p2o5rock@...

Does anyone know if Al Jolson's Yoelson family came there a Yoelson genealogy available somewhere? Israel Pickholtz p2o5rock@...

Does anyone know how, when and where the family of Rabbi Avraham Moshe Schreiber/Sofer (the Hatam Sofer) produced a family of descendants named Taub(e)? Israel Pickholtz p2o5rock@...

Does anyone know if Al Jolson's Yoelson family came there a Yoelson genealogy available somewhere? Israel Pickholtz p2o5rock@...